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Irish and Hindu mythology name; Sanskrit
"rain"
Danu is a name from Irish mythology without many details attached. Some say she's a goddess of agriculture and/or of women, but that does not appear in ancient texts. In Hindu mythology, Danu is a…
Irish
"blessed, fair daughter; sullen, tempetsuous"
While Doireann may look like a form of Doreen (a diminutive of Dora or Dorothy), it is in fact a name of Old Irish origin, appearing in Irish legend. Usually pronounced as DEH-ruhn (though DIR-an and…
Anglicized form of Irish Damhnait
"fawn"
Dymphna – also spelled Dympna – is the distinctive name of an Irish virgin martyr. According to the legend, she was a Celtic princess who fled to Belgium to escape the abusive attentions of her…
"black stranger"
An Irish surname, borrowed from the given name Dougal (or Dubhghall), Doyle was a popular choice for boys in the US in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Meaning "dark stranger", it appeared in the stats for…
English, Irish
"descendent of Duinnín"
A contemporary way to honor a Dennis or Denise, this surname style choice may appeal to fans of Jennings, Banks, and Remington. Derived from the Irish surname Ó Duinnín , it literally means…
An alternative to names like Desmond, Denver, Banks, and Jennings, Dennings may also work as a fresh way to honor a Dennis or Denise. It's an Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Duinnín , literally…
"from the south"
Dacey is a delicate and lacy Irish name with real possibilities.
"fruitful, fertile"
A popular choice in Northern Ireland and familiar in the Republic of Ireland too, Dáire is a classic Irish choice, appearing in many legends It is usually Anglicized as Darragh or Dara.
"little great one"
Once-popular boys' name works better now for girls, as a kind of Dara/Karen blend.
Irish, feminine variation of Declan
Has an incomplete feeling....
Anglicized form of Irish Dearbhla or Deirbhile
"daughter of the poet"
Tongue twister of a name common in Ireland in both its Gaelic and its Anglicized forms. American or British parents looking for an Irish name that's still largely unknown in the outside world might…
"dark brave one"
Makes Donna into a cool twenty-first-century unisex Irish surname.
"song"
Name your daughter Duana after a Duane relative if you like, but please pronounce it doo-ahn-a and not doo-wain-a.
"dark"
This Irish surname packs a lot of attitude, projecting an image of spunk and sass. The Welsh singer Duffy, born Aimee Anne Duffy, is best known for her songs Mercy and Warwick Avenue.
"swarthy"
Somewhat gruff name that might be better feminized as Duffy.
Great way to honor either Irish or Southern heritage without being too on the nose. Similar to other boys' names like Pacey, Casey, Percy and Chauncy.
"quick-footed"
A long shot, but it could join the crop of dashing Irish surname names.
"assembly, gathering"
Much stronger than Dale for a boy.
Daman is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indian traditions, it derives from Sanskrit meaning 'string' or 'rope,' symbolizing binding strength. It also appears in Greek mythology…
Dáivi is a masculine name of Sámi origin (indigenous people of northern Scandinavia), representing a form of David. The accent over the 'a' indicates specific pronunciation patterns in the Sámi…